Toro 70082, Operator'S Manual, Page: 4 / 32

This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury
and damage. KNOW the controls and how to stop
machine quickly. READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
and instructions furnished with attachments. Read,
understand, and obey all safety messages appearĆ
ing on the machine and in the operator's manual.
LEARN from your operator's manual and from careĆ
ful EXPERIENCE how to operate your equipment
correctly. Know your machine's limitations.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from attachment discharge area, underside of mowĆ
er deck or any moving parts while engine is running.
The use of drugs or alcohol while operating any
equipment will place your safety in peril. Do not atĆ
tempt operation of this machine while taking drugs
or medication or while drinking alcoholic beverages.
Only responsible persons with mature judgment
and proper physical capabilities should be allowed
to operate this machine, and only after instruction in
the proper use of this equipment.
Do not allow children to operate machine.
Do not carry passengers.
The purpose of this machine is to perform work.
This equipment is not intended for sport or recreĆ
ation.
Do not mow when people or pets are around.
Clear work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.)
which might be picked up and thrown.
Take all possible precautions when leaving veĆ
hicle unattended; disengage powerĆtakeĆoff, lower
attachments, shift into neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadĆ
ways.
Machine and attachments should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object. Damage should be repaired before restarting
and operating equipment.
Do not change engine governor settings or
over-speed engine.
Wear appropriate protective clothing when operĆ
ating equipment. Long pants and substantial footĆ
wear are essential. Do not operate with bare feet or
open sandals.
Do not operate equipment unless properly
seated with feet on footrests or pedals.
Keep your eyes and mind on your machine, atĆ
tachment and the working area. Do not let other inĆ
terests distract you.
Safety switches are intended to stop or prevent
starting of engine to help prevent accidents.
OPERATOR SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND
NOT RELY ENTIRELY ON SAFETY SWITCH(ES).
Check switches for proper operation before each
use.
Care should be used not to touch equipment or
attachment parts which may be hot from operation.
Muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150
_
F. Allow
cooling to occur before attempting to maintain, adĆ
just or service.
Use of stereo headphones, ear protection or othĆ
er sound altering/dampening devices may limit your
ability to hear warning sounds (horns, shouts, etc.).
Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
Use approved gasoline container. Place containĆ
er out of reach of children.
Use gasoline only as a fuel Ċ never as a cleaner.
Never remove fuel cap or add gasoline to a runĆ
ning or hot engine, or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoĆ
line.
Open doors if engine is run in garage Ċ exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
Do not fill machine with gasoline while smoking
or when near open flame or sparks.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any encloĆ
sure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and attachĆ
ments free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
Battery acid is a poison and can cause burn.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and proĆ
tect your face, eyes and clothing when working
around the battery.
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarette,
sparks and flames away from battery.